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Capgeek.com has determined that 30 NHL teams have signed 79 unrestricted free agents to contracts worth more than half a billion dollars.
The average salary cap hit per signed player was $2.4 million.
Both the Philadelphia Flyers and Chicago Blackhawks are above the salary cap ceiling and will have to trim salary before the start of the 2014-15 season, but other teams have cap room to spend.
Adding to the summer intrigue is that a fair number of unrestricted free agents still are available.
Ten interesting players who have yet to be signed:
1. Center Steve Ott: With a contending team, Ott would be a 12- to 15-goal scorer and an irritating player to play against. He could be a major help to a premium team.
2. Left wing Dany Heatley: He's 33 and coming off a poor season with the Minnesota Wild. However, he still seems to be a potential 20-goal, 50-point scorer. It might be best for both Heatley and a team to agree to a one-year contract. If he scores next season, he could earn a lengthier deal. If he doesn't put up good numbers, the team isn't hurt long term. But let's not forget that Heatley is a former 50-goal scorer and he has a good shot.
3. Goalie Marty Brodeur: He's an attractive option as a No. 2 goalie, but his options seem limited. It might be best for him to be patient and see what happens during training camp. Patience worked out well for goalie Tim Thomas when came back after sitting out a season and landed a job with the Florida Panthers.
4. Left wing Dustin Penner: He's a big body and has won Stanley Cups with the Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Kings. He can be a good depth player or he could move into a team's top six forwards. Depending on his linemates, Penner could be a 20-goal scorer.
5. Center Daniel Winnik: A valuable role player, Winnik had 30 points last season in Anaheim. He could contribute significantly to a quality team as a third-line forward.
6. Left wing Brenden Morrow: The gritty player could provide a desirable third-line presence for a contending team. At 35, he scored 13 goals last season. His dressing room presence is noteworthy.
7. Right wing Lee Stempniak: He'd be a good addition for a team looking for scoring depth. He has the ability to play with high-quality players.
8. Center Derek Roy: He seems to have been on the decline offensively for the past two seasons. But Roy, 31, has good on-ice vision, and is skilled enough to be a No. 2 center. He had 37 points last season and he is capable of registering 50 points.
9. Defenseman Chris Butler: A veteran of 349 NHL games, Butler averaged more than 20 minutes per game for the Calgary Flames. Experienced defensemen usually find work.
10. Center Mike Ribeiro: The Arizona Coyotes' decision to buy out Ribeiro because of his off-ice behavior might scare off most teams. But Ribeiro is highly skilled and had 31 assists last season. It's possible, maybe probable, that a team will give him
10 interesting free agents still out there
The average salary cap hit per signed player was $2.4 million.
Both the Philadelphia Flyers and Chicago Blackhawks are above the salary cap ceiling and will have to trim salary before the start of the 2014-15 season, but other teams have cap room to spend.
Adding to the summer intrigue is that a fair number of unrestricted free agents still are available.
Ten interesting players who have yet to be signed:
1. Center Steve Ott: With a contending team, Ott would be a 12- to 15-goal scorer and an irritating player to play against. He could be a major help to a premium team.
2. Left wing Dany Heatley: He's 33 and coming off a poor season with the Minnesota Wild. However, he still seems to be a potential 20-goal, 50-point scorer. It might be best for both Heatley and a team to agree to a one-year contract. If he scores next season, he could earn a lengthier deal. If he doesn't put up good numbers, the team isn't hurt long term. But let's not forget that Heatley is a former 50-goal scorer and he has a good shot.
3. Goalie Marty Brodeur: He's an attractive option as a No. 2 goalie, but his options seem limited. It might be best for him to be patient and see what happens during training camp. Patience worked out well for goalie Tim Thomas when came back after sitting out a season and landed a job with the Florida Panthers.
4. Left wing Dustin Penner: He's a big body and has won Stanley Cups with the Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Kings. He can be a good depth player or he could move into a team's top six forwards. Depending on his linemates, Penner could be a 20-goal scorer.
5. Center Daniel Winnik: A valuable role player, Winnik had 30 points last season in Anaheim. He could contribute significantly to a quality team as a third-line forward.
6. Left wing Brenden Morrow: The gritty player could provide a desirable third-line presence for a contending team. At 35, he scored 13 goals last season. His dressing room presence is noteworthy.
7. Right wing Lee Stempniak: He'd be a good addition for a team looking for scoring depth. He has the ability to play with high-quality players.
8. Center Derek Roy: He seems to have been on the decline offensively for the past two seasons. But Roy, 31, has good on-ice vision, and is skilled enough to be a No. 2 center. He had 37 points last season and he is capable of registering 50 points.
9. Defenseman Chris Butler: A veteran of 349 NHL games, Butler averaged more than 20 minutes per game for the Calgary Flames. Experienced defensemen usually find work.
10. Center Mike Ribeiro: The Arizona Coyotes' decision to buy out Ribeiro because of his off-ice behavior might scare off most teams. But Ribeiro is highly skilled and had 31 assists last season. It's possible, maybe probable, that a team will give him
10 interesting free agents still out there
